Women in Leadership Group Mentoring Program
Women in Leadership Group Mentoring Program
Mentoring is a highly effective strategy for leadership development that harnesses skills key for successful career advancement. This atmosphere creates inclusion better than diversity training, fostering a culture that provides women and minority leaders with constructive networking.
The Massachusetts High Technology Council proudly launched the WIL Group Mentoring Program in 2022 to help bridge the gap for early/mid-career mentees who are employees of MHTC member companies and who self-identify as women.
Group mentoring significantly improves the issue of “mismatch failure” while providing a larger dialogue for growth and mutual learning. For mentees, this increases the opportunity for building more connections amongst themselves and grants them perspectives from more than one mentor. For mentors, this furthers leadership and interpersonal skills, while providing underrepresented mentors the space to reach a wider number of mentees.
This is a structured, supported group mentoring experience. The uniquely impactful model provides career growth support for mentees, leadership practice for mentors, and an opportunity for all participants to enhance their skills and expand their networks. Matching is purposefully done, drawing groups of two mentors and four mentees together from different companies to increase confidentiality. The program will include training and information to enable all participants to gain the most value from the experience.
Women in Leadership Mentors
Mentors are senior-level leaders (directors, senior manager, director, VP and above, etc.) of any gender who are enthusiastic about sharing expertise, giving back, and looking to enhance their own leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Importantly, they are passionate about cultivating cultures of belonging for all employees and champions for Diversity, Equity and Opportunity.
Why be a Mentor?
Support and empower women at critical stages of their careers
Fulfillment of helping others advance their career goals
Women in Leadership Mentees
Mentees are highly motivated individuals who are in the early/mid-stages of their careers and self-identify as women. They are emerging leaders who have a desire to learn, a willingness to be mentored, a positive attitude, and are open to feedback. Mentees must be open to feedback and committed to doing the work it takes to achieve their professional and personal goals.
Why be a Mentee?
Accelerate your professional development and personal growth, including increased confidence and self-awareness
Promotes productivity and employee satisfaction
Registration for the 2022 program has closed. Please keep an eye out for information on participating in the 2023 program in the fall.
FAQ
Who can participate in this program?
Mentees will be early/mid-career professionals who are currently employed by MHTC member organizations and self-identify as women.
Should I apply to be a mentor or mentee?
Don’t let your title stop you! With deep experience in a field, you can make an impact for a mentee, regardless of your position. Apply where you think you are most suited to optimize your participation. We’ll consider your application for both roles.
How long is the program?
How often do mentoring groups meet? What is the time commitment?
I do not identify as a woman; can I still participate?
What is the meeting structure?
What if my assigned group/mentor does not work for me? Can I request for a new group/mentor?
What if I or my mentor leaves a MHTC company during the mentoring program?
Who is my point of contact?
If I missed the deadline, can I still apply?
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